HEIMWEBEREI-MUSEUM SCHALKENMEHREN

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A short information The home weaving museum at Schalkenmehren follows the tradition of  cottage weaving co-operative Schalkenmehren, which has given work and money to many poor farmers of the village.    The museum was founded in 1993 and covers the following aspects :  - Farmers and Weavers -    the economic and social significance of the co-operative  - From peasant linen to "Maartuch ®"    the development of home woven products over six decades in the 20th century  - Exhibition of looms, spinning wheels and all ancilliary equipment  - Organised events demonstrating the old techniques of hand-loom weaving,     spinning and dying wool and the several works from flax to linen  - The history of the cottage weaving co-operative of Schalkenmehren     from the year 1926 to 1983  and her famous initiator, the teacher     ANNA DROSTE-LEHNERT, who lived from 1892 to 1976  Please visit the museum and look for more information and contact ! --> Kontakt